Gulfport

A city in Harrison County, Mississippi — population 71,438 as of 2020.

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News in Gulfport

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Take Two on Tuesday with Mayor Karen Love (8/4/2026) – Boards

City of Gulfport August 4

Mayor Karen Love explains how decision-making works in Gulfport, clarifying the roles of Community Development, the Board of Adjustments, and the Planning and Zoning Board in approving projects and variances. She also encourages residents to get involved by applying to serve on…

Government & Civic

Take Two on Tuesday (7/28/2026)- Gulfport Connects*

City of Gulfport July 28

*This video is a repost from the Two for Tuesday originally posted on May 12th, 2026. Mayor Karen Love highlights “Gulfport Connects,” a new City platform designed to coordinate residents, volunteers, and organizations by matching community needs with volunteer skills and…

Community Groups & Organizations

Backpack & School Supply Drive

City of Gulfport July 28

Help local students start the school year prepared by donating new backpacks and school supplies during the City of Gulfport's Backpack and School Supply Drive, in partnership with Fusion 49th District, Inc. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, August 5, at Gulfport City…

Community Groups & Organizations

I Love the Burg July 28

Gulfport’s Geckofest, back for year 26, is the regions weirdest, most wonderful festival

Gecko season means two things around here: chasing lizards out the back door (how did it even get inside?), and the return of Gulfport’s biggest annual event. The 26th annual […]

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Gulfport by the numbers

Population 71,438Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 55.62 sq mi (144.06 km²), 8.39 sq mi water
Median age: 38
Households: 29,287
Persons per household: 2.4
Median household income: $49,919
Median house value: $174,600

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: DIRECTOR OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Address: PO BOX 1780, GULFPORT, MS 39502

Municipal record

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